African Black walnut, Mansonia
ZZ Mansonia altissima
Family: Malvaceae
What it is like
A tree. It grows 45 m tall. The trunk is 100 cm across.
The bark is very poisonous.
Where it is found
It is a tropical plant.
Countries/locations it is found in
Africa, Central Africa, Central African Republic, CAR, Congo DR, Côte d'Ivoire, Ghana, Guinea, Guinée, Ivory Coast, Nigeria, West Africa
How it is used for food
Edible parts
Medicine
How it is grown
Its other names
Local names
Synonyms
Achantia altissima A. Chev.;